Piper PA-31 Navajo Captain — Part 135 SPIFR (Napier)

✈️ The opportunity

Join a tight-knit regional team where your airmanship makes a daily impact across Hawke’s Bay and beyond. This is hands-on flying in varied weather and terrain, combining precision IFR with real-world operational decision-making typical of Part 135 freight, charter, and scheduled services.

🧭 What you will do

• Operate the PA-31 Navajo under Part 135 SPIFR from our Napier base.
• Fly scheduled freight sectors, regular charters, and scheduled services with on-time, safe execution.
• Plan and conduct IFR cross-country operations across New Zealand domestic airspace.
• Adhere to Air Napier SOPs and NZCAA regulations while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Coordinate effectively with dispatch, ground operations, and customers in a single-pilot environment.
• Participate in training and checking, and support multi-type operations as operationally required.

🧰 Minimum requirements

• Total time: 710 hours
• Cross-country time: 125 hours minimum
• IFR cross-country: 30 hours
• Instrument time: 50 hours actual or simulated
• Night: 25 hours
• Licence: CPL (NZCAA)
• Medical: Class 1
• ICAO English: Level 4
• Type rating: Not required (training provided)
• Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🌟 What you will bring

• Confident SPIFR decision-making and a safety-first mindset.
• Strong situational awareness and sound airmanship in dynamic Part 135 operations.
• Clear communication and professional customer service.
• Willingness to be Napier-based and support regional operations as needed.

📨 How to apply

If this sounds like your next step, submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your availability and how you meet the minimum requirements.

Applicants must hold the right to work in New Zealand. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.